Sarah sinkerova is a human rights journalist. She reported from t ucranian side of the border for algazera. Tensions rose after lein reputean set out security demands that nato rejected immediately. And meanwhile, on the ground, along the contact line, people suffer and lose hope.
Russia has kept its military at Ukraine’s doorstep for almost a decade. But a recent escalation on the border is creating fears of a full-blown invasion.
Today’s show was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and hosted by Haleema Shah.
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